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River Appreciation Day

July 20, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free

Umpqua Watersheds Hosts the River Appreciation Day

     The call is out for Douglas County residents to join us for a day of swimming, floating, disc golfing and showing appreciation at the 33rd Annual River Appreciation Day happening at Whistler’s Bend Park on July 20th, 2019, from noon-8pm.

River Appreciation Day started over 30 years ago following the efforts of concerned citizens from around the state committing their time, energy, and resources to protect our rivers. The first River Appreciation Day was in 1987 at the River Forks Park. John Kitzhaber, who was the state’s senate president at the time, spoke at the event, and two years later, the Oregon Legislature passed a resolution officially naming the third Saturday in July River Appreciation Day. This will be a day to honor all those who have had a positive impact on improving the health of the Umpqua River, and our quality of live in Douglas County.

There will be music provided by Jeff Havener, Utah Bob and the Fencer Stretchers, Tim Moll & Friends, Alejandro Cardenas’ Mexican folk music, Ken Carloni, and ending with The Blue Moods, a funky jazz band. There will be food vendors, environmental speakers, art activities, disc golf, and camping. Come enjoy the beautiful North Umpqua River while listening to music and visiting with old friends or make new ones!  It’s a really good family event.

About Umpqua Watersheds:
Umpqua Watersheds is a non-profit conservation and environmental membership organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of the Umpqua Watersheds and beyond through education, training, advocacy and ecologically sound stewardship.

The Douglas County Park Department currently offers a $2.00 discount on individual campsites only for Douglas County residents with proof of residency.  The discount does not apply to group camping, pavilions, yurts or  cabins. Veteran’s may receive a 10% discount off the 12-month parking permit cost. http://www.co.douglas.or.us/parks/faq.asp

For camping reservations contact Douglas County Parks at www.co.douglas.or.us  because spaces are filling up quickly.  Contact Umpqua Watersheds at 541-672-7065 for more information.

 

Best regards,

 

Barbara Lynch

Outreach Chair

Umpqua Watersheds

barbara@umpquawatersheds.org

Point of Contact: Barbara Lynch

Details

Date:
July 20, 2019
Time:
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
www.Umpquawatersheds.org

Organizer

Umpqua Watersheds, Inc.
Phone
541-672-7065
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Venue

Whistlers Bend
2828 Whistlers Park Rd
Roseburg, OR 97470
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